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Poll Results vs. Real Talk: What’s Really Driving Job Moves in B2B Events Right Now?
Earlier this week, I ran a poll on LinkedIn asking one simple question: If you had to choose just ONE thing that matters most to you at work right now, what would it be? The results so far: Money – 44% Stability – 26% Culture – 16% Progression – 14% On the surface, this data…
Why B2B Sales is a Brilliant Launch Pad for Graduate Careers
Graduates often ask: What’s the best first step into the professional world? If you’re ambitious, curious, and hungry to learn – B2B sales should be on your radar. Here’s why: You Learn Fast – and Learn Everything B2B sales drops you into real conversations with decision-makers early on. You’ll quickly understand how businesses operate, what…
Why Psychological Safety Is the Hidden Key to Better Team
Creating a psychologically safe working environment empowers teams to embrace change, innovate boldly, and collaborate effectively – driving measurable growth, resilience, and long-term performance. I attended The Watercooler Event last week, and one of the most insightful sessions was a case study chaired by Carol Speirs of the International Stress Management Association (ISMA), focused on…
Why Recruiters Thrive as Conference Producers
Recruiters often enjoy the shift from transactional hiring to research-driven, content-rich work. Here are a few of the reasons why ex-Recruitment Consultants loved their move into Conference Production. 1.More Intellectual Depth Conference producers spend their time doing deep-dive research, crafting unique agendas, and talking to experts, execs, and innovators about meaningful, complex issues. “I finally…
Do you want to be a Life Science Conference Producer?
I’m hiring a Conference Producer for a leading international conference business. This role will fit into their thriving life science event team and be focused on the intersection of health, tech, and innovation. Are you curious, commercial, and passionate about research, communication, and content creation? This role could be your next big career move. Conference…
Is the Decline of In-Person Meetings Costing Us Sales?
In my conversations this week with MDs and business owners in the B2B events industry, one recurring theme stood out: Are we missing out on sales revenue by not meeting clients in person? There’s a strong argument that face-to-face interactions foster trust, deepen relationships, and ultimately lead to more closed deals. But despite these benefits,…